Please be advised as of Monday, 03 February 2025, the closing date for this advert has been extended.
We have two (2) permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
The Workforce Division comprises Employee Relations, Staff Recruitment and Employment Services, and Workforce Policy and Coordination. The Division is responsible for the provision of a range of human resource functions to Departmental business units and staff at all levels. This includes:
- industrial and employee relations
- workers’ compensation, injury management and occupational safety and health
- staffing and employment services
- strategic human resource planning
- strategic human resource policy advice and evaluation.
The Workforce Policy and Coordination Directorate provides strategic leadership and planning to develop the Department’s current and future workforce. We develop plans and strategies to develop an equitable and diverse workforce and to cater for their health and wellbeing.
The Role
In this position, you will scope, design, and develop impactful reports and dashboards, providing stakeholders with valuable insights into benchmarks, trends, and performance measures. Your expertise will support the investigation and development of innovative business intelligence solutions, offering strategic advice to enhance reporting capabilities and drive continuous improvement. Collaborating with a range of internal and external stakeholders, you will ensure the Department’s reporting needs are met while maintaining high standards of data quality and integrity.
You will be responsible for developing and conducting rigorous testing processes, cleaning and normalising data sets, developing and maintaining data pipelines, managing data refresh cycles, and promoting innovative practices within the organisation. Additionally, you will provide high-quality written correspondence, briefings, and reports in response to requests from senior staff and executives.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
- Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements
- Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
- Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
- Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments)
- Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Jarrad Torpy, Principal Consultant on (08) 9264 8143 or emailing jarrad.torpy@education.wa.edu.au
We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A two (2) page statement addressing selection criteria 1, 3 and 5 as outlined in the attached JDF:
1. Demonstrated substantial skills and experience in complex data analysis, data modelling and reporting.
3. Demonstrated well developed research skills and substantial experience in communicating findings and analysis to a range of stakeholders.
5. Demonstrated experience in data management activities.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE950033
Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 20 February 2025
